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US President Biden to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

US President Biden to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

US President Joe Biden has said that he would attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

Covid Chaos In China's Hospitals

Covid Chaos In China's Hospitals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

As China's hospitals struggle to cope with the spike of infected people, the Communist party government seem confused over what measures can be taken to control the virus.

'People Of Poonch Are In Absolute Panic'

'People Of Poonch Are In Absolute Panic'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'Five hours of bombardment by the Pakistanis should not have happened.' 'India should have sent the air force to bomb the Pakistanis where they were raining fire on us.'

BrahMos destroyed Pakistan's air bases: Amit Shah

BrahMos destroyed Pakistan's air bases: Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that indigenously developed BrahMos missiles destroyed Pakistani air bases while its air defence system, borrowed from China, remained unused, during Operation Sindoor, which exposed its lies on terrorism to the world.

A Salute To The Brave Who Gave Us Their All

A Salute To The Brave Who Gave Us Their All

Rediff.com16 May 2025

With respect and gratitude we honour the memory of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in Operation Sindoor.

'Missing' Sonam visited Indore after Raja's murder

'Missing' Sonam visited Indore after Raja's murder

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case who was initially reported missing in Meghalaya, apparently visited Indore after her husband was murdered and stayed in a rented flat for three days, a police official said on Tuesday.

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

Ranbir performs last rites at Rajiv Kapoor's funeral

Ranbir performs last rites at Rajiv Kapoor's funeral

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Raj Kapoor's youngest son Rajiv Kapoor passed away on February 9, and his funeral was held later the same evening.

Pak govt to rebuild banned JuD's Muridke HQ destroyed in Indian strike

Pak govt to rebuild banned JuD's Muridke HQ destroyed in Indian strike

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Pakistan claims it was a mosque and an educational complex that were hit in the strikes at Muridke, located at about 40 km from Lahore.

Not love for Marathi, but power play: BJP slams Uddhav-Raj rally

Not love for Marathi, but power play: BJP slams Uddhav-Raj rally

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

BJP leaders in Maharashtra criticized Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's joint rally in Mumbai, calling it a desperate attempt to revive their political fortunes ahead of civic polls. They accused the Thackerays of using the Marathi language issue as a guise to regain power and criticized their past actions.

Air India crash: Focus shifts to decoding black box

Air India crash: Focus shifts to decoding black box

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A week after the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, investigators on Thursday continued to sift for clues to ascertain the cause, while the government said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will decide where to decode the black box of the ill-fated Dreamliner.

Tale of two Adils of Pahalgam: One a terrorist, the other a hero

Tale of two Adils of Pahalgam: One a terrorist, the other a hero

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The story of two Adils, one a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist and the other a pony 'wallah' who died protecting tourists, highlights the contrasting realities of life in Kashmir. While the terrorist, Aadil Thokar, is accused of the deadly attack on tourists in Baisaran, the heroic pony 'wallah', Syed Adil Hussain Shah, sacrificed his life to save them. Their stories, though separated by a tragic event, reveal the deep-rooted conflict and the enduring spirit of compassion in Kashmir.

'Land Dispute May Be Behind Khemka's Killing'

'Land Dispute May Be Behind Khemka's Killing'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The killings of Gopal Khemka and his son Gunjan, seven years apart, bear a striking resemblance, reports M I Khan.

Shehnaaz Gill at Sidharth Shukla's funeral

Shehnaaz Gill at Sidharth Shukla's funeral

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Actors arrived at Sidharth's home, and then continued to Oshiwara crematorium, in northwest Mumbai, where the funeral was held.

Will be my funeral procession if..: Maratha activist Jarange

Will be my funeral procession if..: Maratha activist Jarange

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Jarange, who was earlier on a hunger strike in the village over his demand for reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC category, had ended his fast on September 14 on the 17th day after Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met him and assured to fulfil his demand.

Amitabh, Abhishek at Dilip Kumar's funeral

Amitabh, Abhishek at Dilip Kumar's funeral

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar was laid to rest, Bollywood came forward to say their last goodbyes.

Kriti, Shraddha at Sushant's funeral

Kriti, Shraddha at Sushant's funeral

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput was cremated in the presence of family and friends.

Muhammad Ali's funeral to be live streamed as family invites whole world

Muhammad Ali's funeral to be live streamed as family invites whole world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The family of Muhammad Ali has decided to grant a wish of the late champion boxer - he wanted the world to be present at his funeral.

Wife Chitrani Inconsolable At Bappi Lahiri's Funeral

Wife Chitrani Inconsolable At Bappi Lahiri's Funeral

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Hours before Bappi Lahiri's funeral at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium, film folk arrived at his home to pay their last respects.

Trump opens up on his viral moment with Obama

Trump opens up on his viral moment with Obama

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

United States President-elect Donald Trump opened up about the viral moment between him and former President Barack Obama, acknowledging the seemingly warm interaction that was captured during the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, Politico reported.

China lifting Covid lockdown could kill upto 2.1mn people: Report

China lifting Covid lockdown could kill upto 2.1mn people: Report

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The global health intelligence company had said China's zero-COVID strategy also means the population has almost no naturally acquired immunity through the previous infection.

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.

Rahul Gandhi to attend Ahmed Patel's funeral

Rahul Gandhi to attend Ahmed Patel's funeral

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Patel (71), the top strategist and troubleshooter of the Congress party, died in a Gurugram hospital in the early hours of Wednesday following complications related to COVID-19.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on Sep 19 in London

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on Sep 19 in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Prior to the state funeral, the late British monarch will lie-in-state at Westminster Hall nearby for four days to allow the public to pay their respects.

Glimpses From China's Covid Crisis

Glimpses From China's Covid Crisis

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Makeshift hospitals have been created to cope with the outbreak of coronavirus.

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The UK's first state funeral in 57 years follows a strict protocol and will be steeped in military traditions, with rehearsals being undertaken for many days.

Why a village near Lonavala remembers Jimmy Carter

Why a village near Lonavala remembers Jimmy Carter

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

For 100 low-income families near Lonavala, around 80 km from Mumbai, Jimmy Carter was a godsend as he had helped build their houses in 2006.

Unable to get body home, migrant's family conducts dummy funeral

Unable to get body home, migrant's family conducts dummy funeral

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Crippled by poverty and the coronavirus lockdown, Sunil's family in Dumrikhurd village in Chauri Chaura police station area was forced to conduct a dummy funeral for him, setting an effigy on fire.

State funeral for Paswan, flag to fly at half mast today

State funeral for Paswan, flag to fly at half mast today

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

"The national flag will be flown at half mast on October 9 in Delhi and capitals of all states and UTs where it is regularly flown, and also on the day of the funeral at the place where the funeral takes place," a home ministry spokesperson said.

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. He will be given a state funeral with full state honors at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday. Singh served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was known for his role in India's economic reforms. Leaders from across the political spectrum paid their respects to the departed leader, highlighting his contributions to the nation.

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Many hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 and Palestinians in Israeli prisons were released during the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel during the temporary truce that ended on Wednesday night.

Tough Covid Time At Chinese Hospitals

Tough Covid Time At Chinese Hospitals

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

A medical worker checks the IV drip treatment of a patient in the emergency department of a hospital in Shanghai.

'Angels sent by God': Pahalgam survivors praise locals

'Angels sent by God': Pahalgam survivors praise locals

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Despite the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, locals demonstrated incredible bravery and compassion, risking their own lives to save tourists. Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a pony 'wallah', was killed while protecting tourists from the gunmen, while Nazakat Ahmed Shah rescued a family of 11, including three children. Tourist guide Sajad Ahmad Bhat also carried injured people to the hospital. The attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, highlighted the resilience and kindness of the Kashmiri people.

China compelling docs to hide Covid mortalities: Report

China compelling docs to hide Covid mortalities: Report

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

COVID infections in China began to surge towards December end and hospitals began to fill up. Many patients did not find beds and were seen sleeping on floors. Even, funeral homes and crematoriums were completely filled, and bodies were seen in the queue for days.

Aishwarya at Manish Malhotra's father's funeral

Aishwarya at Manish Malhotra's father's funeral

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Manish Malhotra's father Suraj passed away at the age of 91 after being unwell for a while.

'I Never Took My Career Seriously'

'I Never Took My Career Seriously'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I didn't like doing jhatak-mataks. I would subconsciously start feeling, 'Oh my God, my makeup man and my driver will be watching this.''

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

He reserved his best for the longest format in which he amassed 28 hundreds including a memorable 329 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Goodbye, Dr Singh

Goodbye, Dr Singh

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Dr Manmohan Singh's mortal remains were consigned to the flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday, December 28, 2024 amid the chanting of religious hymns.

Asad Ahmad buried in Prayagraj; Atiq fails to attend funeral

Asad Ahmad buried in Prayagraj; Atiq fails to attend funeral

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

A few distant relatives of Atiq and some people of the locality were allowed to go to the graveyard.

Harry but no Meghan at funeral for Britain's Prince Philip

Harry but no Meghan at funeral for Britain's Prince Philip

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The Duchess of Sussex who is due to give birth to the couple's second child, a girl, in early summer will stay home in California on her doctor's advice